National Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment event to be held

The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University, with the 28th Force Support Squadron, Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, S.D. Army National Guard, and Army ROTC present National Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 17 at the University Center in Rapid City.

This event will feature the following topics and speakers: Women Empowering Women, Col. Susan Pietrykowski, 28th Medical Group; We are all Women of Character, Courage and Commitment., Chief Warrant Officer 5 Darla Crown, S.D. National Guard; and Walking the Talk vs. Walking the Tightrope: Reflections at the End of a Career, BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp.

The one-day event will also feature breakout sessions, a networking lunch and exhibitors.

Topics for the breakout sessions will include: Women in the Law; Women in Engineering; Wanted: Women Owned Businesses; Women, Money and the Law; Women’s Health-Stress; How to Succeed in Business Even if it’s Not for Profit; Women in Nature; The Power of Resiliency; Women Mentoring Women; Empowerment of Women Around the World; Work and Life Balance; and Women’s Education and Scholarships.

“This event is designed to celebrate and honor women from many diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated character, courage, and commitment as military personnel, health care professionals, educators, and business and community leaders, said Helen Merriman, SD CEO director. “Their lives and work inspire women to achieve their full potential and encourage everyone to respect the diversity and depth of women’s experiences.”

This event is sponsored in part by J.P. Duniphan and Jackie Nettleton of Mountain Movers Construction.

Register for the event prior to March 5 to receive the early bird discount rate of $25. Starting March 6, the price is $35. For more information or to register, contact the South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity at (605) 642-6435 or visit www.BHSU.edu/SDCEO.

No Federal Endorsement Intended.

The SD CEO is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the components or participants’ opinions, products or services. SD CEO operates under Cooperative Agreement SBAHQ-13-W-0034. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.All SBA programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Accommodation will be provided to clients with Limited English Proficiency when requested in advance.

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